Jokic posted 21 points (9-16 FG, 3-5 FT, 0-5 3Pt), 14 rebounds, nine assists and a steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 118-114 preseason loss to the Suns.
Jokic put together an impressive performance Sunday, posting game-highs in rebounds and assists and tying for a game-high 21 points. Although it was a solid night out for the three-time MVP, he did cough up six turnovers and missed all five of his three-point shot attempts.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Remains sidelined
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Watson (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Suns.
Watson is yet to debut in preseason action due to a lingering hamstring injury. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday against the Thunder.
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Nuggets' DeAndre Jordan: Didn't play Sunday
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Jordan did not play during Sunday's preseason game against the Suns.
Jordan got a second consecutive game off, which isn't surprising as the team continues to monitor the play of Dario Saric and Zeke Nnaji in the role of backup center. The veteran big man will have another opportunity to suit up Tuesday against the Thunder.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Back in lineup
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Westbrook (rest) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Suns.
Westbrook missed the team's previous game for rest purposes but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Westbrook will likely be a key piece coming off the bench behind Jamal Murray this season.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Back in action
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Porter will start Sunday's preseason game against the Suns.
Porter was held out of Denver's last game for rest purposes, but he will return to play Sunday. With Porter and Aaron Gordon (undisclosed) back in the lineup, the Nuggets will get to run with their projected Opening Night starting lineup.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Will play Sunday
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Gordon (undisclosed) will start Sunday's preseason game against the Suns.
Gordon missed the Nuggets' previous game due to an undisclosed injury, but he will be able to suit up Sunday. Gordon will remain a key contributor for Denver this season.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Staying in Denver through 2025-26
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The Nuggets exercised Strawther's $2.67 million team option for 2025-26 on Thursday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
The No. 29 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Strawther had a limited role in his rookie season, averaging 4.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes across 50 appearances. However, the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should open up more playing time on the wing for Strawther in 2024-25.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Team option exercised
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The Nuggets picked up Watson's (hamstring) $4.36 million team option for 2025-26 on Thursday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Watson is officially on the books for Denver for two more seasons after averaging 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 18.6 minutes across 80 appearances during his second NBA campaign in 2023-24. He'll likely serve as one of the Nuggets' top big men off the bench during the upcoming season.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Team option picked up
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The Nuggets exercised Braun's $4.92 million team option for 2025-26 on Thursday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Braun was a pivotal part of Denver winning a championship as a rookie in 2022-23 and has continued to develop. Heading into his third season in 2024-25, Braun is expected to take on a starting role for the Nuggets after Denver let Kentavious Caldwell-Pope walk in free agency.
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Nuggets' Will Richardson: Inks pact with Denver
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The Nuggets signed Richardson to an Exhibit 10 contract Tuesday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Richardson will join Denver on a non-guaranteed deal, though it is more than likely he will end up back with the club's G League affiliate -- the Grand Rapids Gold. The 25-year-old averaged 7.0 points, 2.9 assists and 2.1 rebounds across 17.1 minutes per game in 20 regular-season appearances with the Gold last season.
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Nuggets' Andrew Funk: Headed to Denver
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The Nuggets signed Funk to an Exhibit 10 contract Tuesday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Funk made five appearances for Chicago in 2023-24 but averaged just 2.6 minutes per contest. He will now likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Nuggets' G League affiliate.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Scores 17 points
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Strawther produced 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes of Sunday's 130-104 preseason loss to Boston.
Michael Porter had the night off for rest, allowing Strawther to step into the starting five. He certainly turned some heads, and it appears he's ready to push for a rotation spot after barely touching the floor during his rookie season. The departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should open up more opportunities for Strawther in Year 2.
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Nuggets' Charles Bediako: Signs pact with Denver
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The Nuggets signed Bediako to an Exhibit 10 contract Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Bediako will join the club on a non-guaranteed contract, and he will likely end up with the Nuggets' G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold. The 22-year-old was signed to a two-way contract with the Spurs last year. However, he spent all of his time in the G League, during which he averaged 1.6 points and 2.0 rebounds across 4.9 minutes in only five regular-season appearances due to a torn MCL.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Absent Sunday
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Watson (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's 130-104 preseason loss to the Celtics in Abu Dhabi.
Watson has been dealing with a minor hamstring injury, limiting his participation in training camp. The 22-year-old is expected back for the start of the regular season, though his status for next Sunday's preseason game against the Suns is unclear.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Sitting out Sunday
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Porter (rest) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Porter will join Aaron Gordon (undisclosed), Russell Westbrook (rest) and DeAndre Jordan (rest) -- none of whom are expected to miss any time to begin the regular season -- on the bench Sunday. Porter started in Friday's 107-103 preseason loss to the Celtics, during which he saw 15 minutes of action while scoring 12 points and going 5-for-8 from the field. The 26-year-old's next chance to suit up will come next Sunday against the Suns.
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Nuggets' DeAndre Jordan: Out Sunday
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Jordan (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Jordan had limited run in Denver's preseason opener Friday, and he will take Sunday off. Jordan's absence will allow coach Mike Malone a more extended look at Zeke Nnaji and Dario Saric behind Nikola Jokic. Jordan's next opportunity to play will come in next Sunday's exhibition versus the Suns.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Won't play Sunday
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Westbrook (rest) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
After a solid all-around preseason debut with the Nuggets, Westbrook will take Sunday off. The All-Star's absence will likely allow coach Mike Malone to get a better look at Trey Alexander and Jalen Pickett. However, when the regular season begins, Westbrook is expected to be the next man up behind Jamal Murray at point guard.
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Nuggets' Vlatko Cancar: In starting five Sunday
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Cancar will step into the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason matchup versus the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Cancar will replace Aaron Gordon, who is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury, in the starting five. Cancar is expected to compete for second-unit minutes once again this season, and if Peyton Watson (hamstring) is not fully healthy by the regular season, Cancar will likely see more playing time -- especially if he can impress during the preseason.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Starting Sunday
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Strawther will join the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Strawther will replace Michael Porter in the starting five Sunday, with the latter expected to take a rest day. Strawther is currently competing with Christian Braun for the starting two-guard spot to open the regular season, and a solid preseason could help move him closer to the starting job. The 22-year-old is coming off an inconsistent rookie year in which he showed flashes when getting meaningful playing time, averaging 4.5 points and 1.2 rebounds across 10.9 minutes in 50 regular-season outings.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Won't suit up Sunday
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Gordon is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury and will not suit up for Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
The injury likely isn't anything that would keep Gordon from playing in the regular season, but the Nuggets won't take any chances with the veteran forward in their second game of the exhibition schedule. Vlatko Cancar will start at power forward in Gordon's stead Sunday, and the 29-year-old's next opportunity to suit up during the preseason will come Oct. 13 against the Suns.
